William Pierce Owen
William Pierce Owen was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Ruthin Town. He made a total of twelve appearances for Wales.
Personal life
William was the second son of Rev. Elias Owen and older brother of the younger Elias Owen, who also played for Wales. After his playing career, William became a solicitor in Aberystwyth.Club career
Owen played with Ruthin Town, one of the leading teams in North Wales at that time. He was part of the Ruthin team that lost the final of the 1880 Welsh Cup against Druids.International appearances
Owen made his senior debut on 15 March 1880 and was part of the first Welsh team that achieved an international victory. He scored six times in twelve appearances for Wales in official international matches, as follows:| Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Goals | Competition |
| 15 March 1880 | Racecourse Ground, Wrexham |  EnglandHonours;Ruthin Town
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